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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 305.71 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 305.71 and 82.18 is: 123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 305.71 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/305.71 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 305.71 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 25,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,123.25/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.15

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