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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 305.28 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 305.28 and 122.52 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 305.28 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/305.28 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 305.28 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 37,402.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402.91/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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