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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 304.56 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 304.56 and 122.13 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 304.56 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/304.56 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 304.56 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 37,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,195.91/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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