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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.49, 305.01 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.49, 305.01 and 122.28 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.49 : 305.01 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.49/305.01 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.49x = 305.01 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.49x = 37,296.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,296.62/203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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