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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.10, 306.16 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.10, 306.16 and 80.69 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.10 : 306.16 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.10/306.16 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.10x = 306.16 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.10x = 24,704.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,704.05/204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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