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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 305.95 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 305.95 and 121.91 is: 182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 305.95 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/305.95 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 305.95 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 37,296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,296.23/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.40

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