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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 306.44 and 82.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 306.44 and 82.56 is: 123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 306.44 = 82.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/306.44 = 82.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 306.44 × 82.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 25,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,299.69/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.82

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