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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.21, 306.75 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.21, 306.75 and 123.03 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.21 : 306.75 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.21/306.75 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.21x = 306.75 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.21x = 37,739.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,739.45/204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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