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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.99, 307.02 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.99, 307.02 and 123.75 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.99 : 307.02 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.99/307.02 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.99x = 307.02 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.99x = 37,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,993.73/204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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