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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 301.19 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 301.19 and 123.66 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 301.19 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/301.19 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 301.19 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 37,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244.54/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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