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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.95, 305.38 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.95, 305.38 and 122.59 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.95 : 305.38 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.95/305.38 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.95x = 305.38 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.95x = 37,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,436.53/203.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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