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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.91, 306.96 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.91, 306.96 and 123.72 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.91 : 306.96 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.91/306.96 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.91x = 306.96 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.91x = 37,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,977.09/204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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