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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 283.50 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 283.50 and 122.52 is: 169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 283.50 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/283.50 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 283.50 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 34,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,735.48/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.11

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