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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 305.93 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 305.93 and 122.91 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 305.93 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/305.93 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 305.93 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 37,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,601.86/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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