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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 305.73 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 305.73 and 122.64 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 305.73 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/305.73 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 305.73 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 37,494.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,494.73/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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