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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.38, 306.57 and 82.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.38, 306.57 and 82.65 is: 123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 306.57 = 82.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/306.57 = 82.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 306.57 × 82.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 25,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,338.01/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.98

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