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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.73, 305.16 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.73, 305.16 and 122.52 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.73 : 305.16 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.73/305.16 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.73x = 305.16 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.73x = 37,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,388.20/203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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