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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.82, 283.92 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.82, 283.92 and 122.91 is: 169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.82 : 283.92 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.82/283.92 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.82x = 283.92 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.82x = 34,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,896.61/205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.55

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