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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.62, 305.61 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.62, 305.61 and 122.56 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.62 : 305.61 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.62/305.61 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.62x = 305.61 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.62x = 37,455.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,455.56/203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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