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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 307.14 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 307.14 and 124.12 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 307.14 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/307.14 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 307.14 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 38,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,122.22/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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