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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.15, 305.69 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.15, 305.69 and 122.88 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.15 : 305.69 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.15/305.69 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.15x = 305.69 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.15x = 37,562.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,562.57/204.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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