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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 300.52 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 300.52 and 123.34 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 300.52 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/300.52 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 300.52 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 37,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,066.14/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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