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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.89, 306.99 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.89, 306.99 and 123.56 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.89 : 306.99 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.89/306.99 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.89x = 306.99 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.89x = 37,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,931.68/204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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