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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 306.07 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 306.07 and 123.04 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 306.07 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/306.07 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 306.07 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 37,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,658.85/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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