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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.37, 306.52 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.37, 306.52 and 82.55 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.37 : 306.52 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.37/306.52 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.37x = 306.52 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.37x = 25,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,303.23/204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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