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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.75, 300.93 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.75, 300.93 and 123.75 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.75 : 300.93 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.75/300.93 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.75x = 300.93 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.75x = 37,240.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,240.09/200.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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