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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 301.09 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 301.09 and 123.73 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 301.09 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/301.09 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 301.09 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 37,253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,253.87/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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