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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.14, 282.99 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.14, 282.99 and 122.22 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.14 : 282.99 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.14/282.99 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.14x = 282.99 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.14x = 34,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,587.04/205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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