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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 306.34 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 306.34 and 82.44 is: 123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 306.34 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/306.34 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 306.34 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 25,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,254.67/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.71

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