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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 307.20 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 307.20 and 123.52 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 307.20 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/307.20 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 307.20 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 37,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,945.34/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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