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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.25, 306.27 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.25, 306.27 and 123.25 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.25 : 306.27 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.25/306.27 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.25x = 306.27 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.25x = 37,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,747.78/204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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