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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 301.14 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 301.14 and 123.71 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 301.14 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/301.14 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 301.14 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 37,252.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,252.52/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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