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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 306.51 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 306.51 and 82.54 is: 123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 306.51 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/306.51 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 306.51 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 25,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,299.34/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.91

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