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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.47, 304.75 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.47, 304.75 and 122.16 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.47 : 304.75 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.47/304.75 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.47x = 304.75 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.47x = 37,227.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,227.19/203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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