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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.23, 306.34 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.23, 306.34 and 123.13 is: 184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.23 : 306.34 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.23/306.34 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.23x = 306.34 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.23x = 37,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,718.69/204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.69

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