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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.39, 300.38 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.39, 300.38 and 123.39 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.39 : 300.38 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.39/300.38 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.39x = 300.38 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.39x = 37,063.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,063.27/200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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