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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 283.79 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 283.79 and 122.72 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 283.79 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/283.79 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 283.79 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 34,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,826.10/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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