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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 284.04 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 284.04 and 122.95 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 284.04 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/284.04 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 284.04 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 34,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,923.07/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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