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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.57, 306.96 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.57, 306.96 and 123.36 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.57 : 306.96 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.57/306.96 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.57x = 306.96 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.57x = 37,866.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,866.59/204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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