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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 307.36 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 307.36 and 123.77 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 307.36 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/307.36 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 307.36 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 38,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,041.33/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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