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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 284.04 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 284.04 and 123.01 is: 169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 284.04 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/284.04 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 284.04 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 34,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,939.76/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.71

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