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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 306.40 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 306.40 and 123.12 is: 184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 306.40 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/306.40 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 306.40 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 37,723.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,723.97/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.72

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