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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.43, 304.91 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.43, 304.91 and 122.28 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.43 : 304.91 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.43/304.91 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.43x = 304.91 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.43x = 37,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,283.78/203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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