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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 301.28 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 301.28 and 123.88 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 301.28 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/301.28 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 301.28 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 37,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,322.57/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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