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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 304.68 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 304.68 and 121.88 is: 182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 304.68 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/304.68 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 304.68 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 37,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,134.40/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.93

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