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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.42, 304.80 and 122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.42, 304.80 and 122.33 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.42 : 304.80 = 122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.42/304.80 = 122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.42x = 304.80 × 122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.42x = 37,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,286.18/203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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