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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 301.37 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 301.37 and 122.94 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 301.37 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/301.37 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 301.37 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 37,049.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,049.81/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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