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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 306.68 and 123.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 306.68 and 123.41 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 306.68 = 123.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/306.68 = 123.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 306.68 × 123.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 37,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,847.38/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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