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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.23, 306.50 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.23, 306.50 and 82.58 is: 123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.23 : 306.50 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.23/306.50 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.23x = 306.50 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.23x = 25,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,308.82/204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.93

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