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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.90, 307.50 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.90, 307.50 and 123.49 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.90 : 307.50 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.90/307.50 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.90x = 307.50 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.90x = 37,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,973.18/204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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