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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.56, 306.75 and 122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.56, 306.75 and 122.33 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.56 : 306.75 = 122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.56/306.75 = 122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.56x = 306.75 × 122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.56x = 37,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525.49/204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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