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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.38, 306.26 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.38, 306.26 and 121.95 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 306.26 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/306.26 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 306.26 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 37,348.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,348.41/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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