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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.65, 306.27 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.65, 306.27 and 123.55 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.65 : 306.27 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.65/306.27 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.65x = 306.27 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.65x = 37,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,838.13/204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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