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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 306.30 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 306.30 and 123.18 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 306.30 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/306.30 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 306.30 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 37,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,730.03/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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