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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 305.56 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 305.56 and 122.66 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 305.56 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/305.56 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 305.56 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 37,479.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,479.99/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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