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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 306.38 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 306.38 and 82.41 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 306.38 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/306.38 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 306.38 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 25,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,248.78/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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