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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 301.32 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 301.32 and 123.72 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 301.32 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/301.32 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 301.32 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 37,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,279.31/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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