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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 304.86 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 304.86 and 122.01 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 304.86 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/304.86 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 304.86 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 37,195.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,195.97/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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