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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 306.93 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 306.93 and 123.53 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 306.93 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/306.93 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 306.93 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 37,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,915.06/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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