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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 306.12 and 82.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 306.12 and 82.28 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 306.12 = 82.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/306.12 = 82.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 306.12 × 82.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 25,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,186.02/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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