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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.07, 304.19 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.07, 304.19 and 121.86 is: 182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.07 : 304.19 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.07/304.19 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.07x = 304.19 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.07x = 37,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,070.04/203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.55

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