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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.42, 306.56 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.42, 306.56 and 82.66 is: 123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.42 : 306.56 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.42/306.56 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.42x = 306.56 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.42x = 25,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,340.25/204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.96

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