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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 301.23 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 301.23 and 123.54 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 301.23 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/301.23 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 301.23 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 37,213.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,213.95/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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