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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 306.74 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 306.74 and 82.80 is: 124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 306.74 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/306.74 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 306.74 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 25,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,397.66/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.22

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