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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 306.54 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 306.54 and 82.74 is: 124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 306.54 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/306.54 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 306.54 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 25,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,363.12/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.11

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