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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 304.16 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 304.16 and 121.70 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 304.16 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/304.16 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 304.16 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 37,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,014.14/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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