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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.21, 307.95 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.21, 307.95 and 122.88 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.21 : 307.95 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.21/307.95 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.21x = 307.95 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.21x = 37,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,842.05/205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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