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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 305.81 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 305.81 and 121.82 is: 182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 305.81 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/305.81 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 305.81 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 37,251.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,251.64/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.55

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