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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.31, 306.48 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.31, 306.48 and 80.96 is: 121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.31 : 306.48 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.31/306.48 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.31x = 306.48 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.31x = 24,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,812.62/204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.45

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