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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 306.10 and 80.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 306.10 and 80.68 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 306.10 = 80.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/306.10 = 80.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 306.10 × 80.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 24,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,694.62/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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