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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.11, 305.98 and 82.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.11, 305.98 and 82.29 is: 123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.11 : 305.98 = 82.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.11/305.98 = 82.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.11x = 305.98 × 82.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.11x = 25,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178.68/204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.36

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