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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.10, 305.73 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.10, 305.73 and 122.90 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.10 : 305.73 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.10/305.73 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.10x = 305.73 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.10x = 37,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,574.22/204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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