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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.41, 283.54 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.41, 283.54 and 122.54 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.41 : 283.54 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.41/283.54 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.41x = 283.54 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.41x = 34,745.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,745.39/205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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