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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.13, 304.22 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.13, 304.22 and 121.83 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.13 : 304.22 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.13/304.22 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.13x = 304.22 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.13x = 37,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,062.51/203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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