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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.41, 305.43 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.41, 305.43 and 122.41 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.41 : 305.43 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.41/305.43 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.41x = 305.43 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.41x = 37,387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,387.69/203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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