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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.65, 283.76 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.65, 283.76 and 122.75 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.65 : 283.76 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.65/283.76 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.65x = 283.76 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.65x = 34,829.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,829.51/205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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