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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 306.36 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 306.36 and 82.47 is: 123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 306.36 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/306.36 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 306.36 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 25,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265.51/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.77

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