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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.85, 305.73 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.85, 305.73 and 122.58 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.85 : 305.73 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.85/305.73 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.85x = 305.73 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.85x = 37,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,476.38/203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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