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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.43, 306.68 and 82.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.43, 306.68 and 82.69 is: 124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.43 : 306.68 = 82.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.43/306.68 = 82.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.43x = 306.68 × 82.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.43x = 25,359.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359.37/204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.05

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