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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.82, 283.97 and 121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.82, 283.97 and 121.77 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.82 : 283.97 = 121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.82/283.97 = 121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.82x = 283.97 × 121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.82x = 34,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,578.42/205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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