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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.56, 307.20 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.56, 307.20 and 123.56 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.56 : 307.20 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.56/307.20 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.56x = 307.20 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.56x = 37,957.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,957.63/204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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