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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.38, 305.48 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.38, 305.48 and 122.38 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.38 : 305.48 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.38/305.48 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.38x = 305.48 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.38x = 37,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,384.64/203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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