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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 283.89 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 283.89 and 121.71 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 283.89 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/283.89 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 283.89 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 34,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552.25/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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