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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.33, 283.37 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.33, 283.37 and 122.44 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.33 : 283.37 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.33/283.37 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.33x = 283.37 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.33x = 34,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,694.50/205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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