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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 301.14 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 301.14 and 123.93 is: 185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 301.14 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/301.14 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 301.14 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 37,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,320.28/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.73

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