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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 304.48 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 304.48 and 121.95 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 304.48 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/304.48 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 304.48 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 37,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,129.81/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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