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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.71, 283.89 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.71, 283.89 and 122.83 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.71 : 283.89 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.71/283.89 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.71x = 283.89 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.71x = 34,870.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,870.21/205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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