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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 300.65 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 300.65 and 123.46 is: 185.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 300.65 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/300.65 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 300.65 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 37,116.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,116.88/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.27

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