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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 306.55 and 82.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 306.55 and 82.65 is: 124.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 306.55 = 82.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/306.55 = 82.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 306.55 × 82.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 25,337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,337.61/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.01

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