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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 306 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 306 and 52 is: 78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 306 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/306 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 306 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 15,912
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,912/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78

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