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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 301.16 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 301.16 and 123.80 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 301.16 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/301.16 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 301.16 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 37,283.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,283.61/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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