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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 306.96 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 306.96 and 123.96 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 306.96 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/306.96 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 306.96 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 38,050.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,050.76/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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