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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.85, 284.12 and 123.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.85, 284.12 and 123.00 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.85 : 284.12 = 123.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.85/284.12 = 123.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.85x = 284.12 × 123.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.85x = 34,946.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,946.79/205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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