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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 304.69 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 304.69 and 122.05 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 304.69 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/304.69 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 304.69 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 37,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,187.41/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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