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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 283.99 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 283.99 and 122.90 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 283.99 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/283.99 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 283.99 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 34,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,901.76/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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