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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 306.30 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 306.30 and 123.14 is: 184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 306.30 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/306.30 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 306.30 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 37,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,717.78/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.44

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