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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.37, 306.19 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.37, 306.19 and 123.05 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.37 : 306.19 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.37/306.19 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.37x = 306.19 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.37x = 37,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,676.68/204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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