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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.66, 307.59 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.66, 307.59 and 123.66 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 307.59 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/307.59 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 307.59 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 38,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,036.58/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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