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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.45, 300.60 and 123.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.45, 300.60 and 123.41 is: 185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.45 : 300.60 = 123.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.45/300.60 = 123.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.45x = 300.60 × 123.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.45x = 37,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,095.54/200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.07

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