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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.02, 304.41 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.02, 304.41 and 122.02 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.02 : 304.41 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.02/304.41 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.02x = 304.41 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.02x = 37,144.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,144.11/203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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