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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.38, 300.94 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.38, 300.94 and 123.50 is: 185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.38 : 300.94 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.38/300.94 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.38x = 300.94 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.38x = 37,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,166.09/200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.48

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