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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 306.16 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 306.16 and 82.32 is: 123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 306.16 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/306.16 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 306.16 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 25,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,203.09/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.52

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