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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.75, 305.62 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.75, 305.62 and 122.61 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.75 : 305.62 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.75/305.62 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.75x = 305.62 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.75x = 37,472.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,472.07/203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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