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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.33, 306.49 and 82.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.33, 306.49 and 82.56 is: 123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.33 : 306.49 = 82.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.33/306.49 = 82.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.33x = 306.49 × 82.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.33x = 25,301.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,301.87/204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.83

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