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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 300.34 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 300.34 and 123.25 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 300.34 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/300.34 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 300.34 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 37,016.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,016.91/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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