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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.39, 283.42 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.39, 283.42 and 122.48 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.39 : 283.42 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.39/283.42 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.39x = 283.42 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.39x = 34,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,713.28/205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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