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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.04, 299.86 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.04, 299.86 and 123.16 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.04 : 299.86 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.04/299.86 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.04x = 299.86 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.04x = 36,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,930.76/200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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