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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.30, 304.95 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.30, 304.95 and 122.30 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.30 : 304.95 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.30/304.95 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.30x = 304.95 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.30x = 37,295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,295.39/203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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