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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.63, 305.89 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.63, 305.89 and 122.52 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 305.89 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/305.89 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 305.89 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 37,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,478.94/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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