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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.47, 305.62 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.47, 305.62 and 122.27 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.47 : 305.62 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.47/305.62 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.47x = 305.62 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.47x = 37,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,366.32/203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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