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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 305.52 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 305.52 and 122.88 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 305.52 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/305.52 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 305.52 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 37,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,542.30/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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