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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 300.74 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 300.74 and 123.48 is: 184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 300.74 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/300.74 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 300.74 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 37,134.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,134.76/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.97

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