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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.57, 306.39 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.57, 306.39 and 123.21 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.57 : 306.39 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.57/306.39 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.57x = 306.39 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.57x = 37,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,750.31/204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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