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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.41, 306.60 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.41, 306.60 and 82.74 is: 124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.41 : 306.60 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.41/306.60 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.41x = 306.60 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.41x = 25,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368.08/204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.10

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