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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 300.54 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 300.54 and 123.30 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 300.54 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/300.54 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 300.54 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 37,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,056.58/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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