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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 304.37 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 304.37 and 121.91 is: 182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 304.37 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/304.37 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 304.37 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 37,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,105.29/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.58

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