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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.37, 283.25 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.37, 283.25 and 122.45 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.37 : 283.25 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.37/283.25 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.37x = 283.25 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.37x = 34,681.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,681.93/205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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