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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 301.06 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 301.06 and 123.79 is: 185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 301.06 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/301.06 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 301.06 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 37,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,268.22/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.87

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