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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 283.49 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 283.49 and 122.57 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 283.49 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/283.49 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 283.49 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 34,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,745.34/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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