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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 305.98 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 305.98 and 122.77 is: 184.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 305.98 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/305.98 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 305.98 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 37,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,565.16/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.15

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