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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 310.80 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 310.80 and 123.80 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 310.80 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/310.80 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 310.80 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 38,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,475.49/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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