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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 305.10 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 305.10 and 122.76 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 305.10 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/305.10 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 305.10 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 37,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,454.08/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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