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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 306.18 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 306.18 and 122.88 is: 184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 306.18 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/306.18 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 306.18 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 37,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,623.40/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.43

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