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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 300.92 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 300.92 and 123.66 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 300.92 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/300.92 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 300.92 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 37,211.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,211.15/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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