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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.64, 283.74 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.64, 283.74 and 122.77 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.64 : 283.74 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.64/283.74 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.64x = 283.74 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.64x = 34,834.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,834.65/205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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