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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.87, 307.38 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.87, 307.38 and 123.66 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.87 : 307.38 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.87/307.38 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.87x = 307.38 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.87x = 38,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009.99/204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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