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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 306.75 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 306.75 and 123.48 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 306.75 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/306.75 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 306.75 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 37,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,877.49/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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