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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 306.03 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 306.03 and 122.78 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 306.03 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/306.03 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 306.03 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 37,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,574.36/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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