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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 307.24 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 307.24 and 123.32 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 307.24 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/307.24 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 307.24 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 37,889.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,889.99/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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