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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 306.33 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 306.33 and 82.42 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 306.33 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/306.33 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 306.33 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 25,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,247.72/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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