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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 283.29 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 283.29 and 122.37 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 283.29 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/283.29 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 283.29 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 34,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,666.20/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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