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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.37, 306.56 and 82.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.37, 306.56 and 82.63 is: 123.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.37 : 306.56 = 82.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.37/306.56 = 82.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.37x = 306.56 × 82.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.37x = 25,331.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,331.05/204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.95

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