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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.85, 306.03 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.85, 306.03 and 121.73 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.85 : 306.03 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.85/306.03 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.85x = 306.03 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.85x = 37,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,251.50/203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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