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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 307.04 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 307.04 and 123.52 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 307.04 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/307.04 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 307.04 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 37,925.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,925.58/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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