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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 305.42 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 305.42 and 122.48 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 305.42 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/305.42 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 305.42 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 37,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,405.70/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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