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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.39, 306.36 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.39, 306.36 and 82.62 is: 123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.39 : 306.36 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.39/306.36 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.39x = 306.36 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.39x = 25,311.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,311.46/204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.84

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