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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.47, 305.93 and 121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.47, 305.93 and 121.90 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.47 : 305.93 = 121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.47/305.93 = 121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.47x = 305.93 × 121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.47x = 37,292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,292.41/204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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