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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 305.50 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 305.50 and 122.66 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 305.50 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/305.50 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 305.50 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 37,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,472.02/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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