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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 306.33 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 306.33 and 82.46 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 306.33 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/306.33 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 306.33 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 25,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,259.56/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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