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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 306.68 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 306.68 and 123.44 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 306.68 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/306.68 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 306.68 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 37,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,856.58/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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