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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 283.40 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 283.40 and 122.52 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 283.40 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/283.40 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 283.40 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 34,722.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,722.17/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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