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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 307.06 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 307.06 and 123.63 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 307.06 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/307.06 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 307.06 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 37,961.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,961.21/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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