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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 300.18 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 300.18 and 123.14 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 300.18 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/300.18 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 300.18 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 36,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,964.68/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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