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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 305.37 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 305.37 and 122.45 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 305.37 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/305.37 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 305.37 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 37,392.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,392.56/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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