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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 300.47 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 300.47 and 123.27 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 300.47 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/300.47 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 300.47 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 37,038.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,038.32/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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