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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 308.51 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 308.51 and 123.53 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 308.51 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/308.51 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 308.51 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 38,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,108.54/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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