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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 301 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 301 and 123.74 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 301 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/301 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 301 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 37,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,245.74/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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