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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.87, 305.78 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.87, 305.78 and 122.65 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.87 : 305.78 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.87/305.78 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.87x = 305.78 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.87x = 37,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,503.92/203.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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