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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 301.20 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 301.20 and 123.96 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 301.20 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/301.20 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 301.20 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 37,336.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,336.75/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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