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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 305.69 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 305.69 and 122.86 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 305.69 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/305.69 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 305.69 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 37,557.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,557.07/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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