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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 299.88 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 299.88 and 123.18 is: 184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 299.88 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/299.88 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 299.88 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 36,939.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,939.22/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.49

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