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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 307.22 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 307.22 and 123.73 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 307.22 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/307.22 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 307.22 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 38,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,011.71/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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