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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.91, 306.06 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.91, 306.06 and 122.91 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.91 : 306.06 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.91/306.06 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.91x = 306.06 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.91x = 37,617.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,617.83/203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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