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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.18, 283.25 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.18, 283.25 and 122.31 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.18 : 283.25 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.18/283.25 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.18x = 283.25 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.18x = 34,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,644.31/205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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