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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.25, 306.37 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.25, 306.37 and 82.43 is: 123.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.25 : 306.37 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.25/306.37 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.25x = 306.37 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.25x = 25,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,254.11/204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.65

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