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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.56, 300.84 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.56, 300.84 and 123.52 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.56 : 300.84 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.56/300.84 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.56x = 300.84 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.56x = 37,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,159.76/200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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