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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 306.15 and 82.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 306.15 and 82.36 is: 123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 306.15 = 82.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/306.15 = 82.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 306.15 × 82.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 25,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,214.10/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.52

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