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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 305.22 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 305.22 and 122.37 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 305.22 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/305.22 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 305.22 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 37,349.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349.77/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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