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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 305.70 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 305.70 and 122.80 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 305.70 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/305.70 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 305.70 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 37,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,539.96/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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