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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.19, 300.06 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.19, 300.06 and 123.21 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.19 : 300.06 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.19/300.06 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.19x = 300.06 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.19x = 36,970.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,970.39/200.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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