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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.27, 284.58 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.27, 284.58 and 122.24 is: 168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.27 : 284.58 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.27/284.58 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.27x = 284.58 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.27x = 34,787.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,787.77/206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.65

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