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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.64, 283.66 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.64, 283.66 and 122.73 is: 169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.64 : 283.66 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.64/283.66 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.64x = 283.66 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.64x = 34,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,813.59/205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.29

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