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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 299.51 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 299.51 and 123.13 is: 184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 299.51 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/299.51 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 299.51 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 36,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,878.67/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.26

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