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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 306.44 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 306.44 and 80.90 is: 121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 306.44 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/306.44 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 306.44 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 24,791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,791.00/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.35

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