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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.50, 300.96 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.50, 300.96 and 123.66 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.50 : 300.96 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.50/300.96 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.50x = 300.96 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.50x = 37,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,216.71/200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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