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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.45, 305.04 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.45, 305.04 and 122.18 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.45 : 305.04 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.45/305.04 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.45x = 305.04 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.45x = 37,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,269.79/203.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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