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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.46, 307.16 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.46, 307.16 and 123.36 is: 185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.46 : 307.16 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.46/307.16 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.46x = 307.16 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.46x = 37,891.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,891.26/204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.32

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