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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.23, 305.87 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.23, 305.87 and 122.91 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.23 : 305.87 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.23/305.87 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.23x = 305.87 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.23x = 37,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,594.48/204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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