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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 307.48 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 307.48 and 123.51 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 307.48 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/307.48 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 307.48 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 37,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,976.85/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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