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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.15, 304.19 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.15, 304.19 and 121.88 is: 182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.15 : 304.19 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.15/304.19 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.15x = 304.19 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.15x = 37,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,074.07/203.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.50

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