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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 305.71 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 305.71 and 122.83 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 305.71 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/305.71 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 305.71 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 37,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550.36/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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