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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 283.11 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 283.11 and 122.41 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 283.11 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/283.11 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 283.11 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 34,655.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,655.50/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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