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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.75, 305.52 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.75, 305.52 and 122.75 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.75 : 305.52 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.75/305.52 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.75x = 305.52 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.75x = 37,502.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,502.58/203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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