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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.41, 306.54 and 82.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.41, 306.54 and 82.64 is: 123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.41 : 306.54 = 82.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.41/306.54 = 82.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.41x = 306.54 × 82.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.41x = 25,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,332.47/204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.93

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