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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.56, 305.70 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.56, 305.70 and 122.56 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.56 : 305.70 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.56/305.70 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.56x = 305.70 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.56x = 37,466.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,466.59/203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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