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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.45, 283.44 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.45, 283.44 and 122.51 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.45 : 283.44 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.45/283.44 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.45x = 283.44 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.45x = 34,722.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,722.82/205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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