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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 301.05 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 301.05 and 123.65 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 301.05 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/301.05 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 301.05 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 37,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,224.83/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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