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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.46, 306.69 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.46, 306.69 and 82.59 is: 123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.46 : 306.69 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.46/306.69 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.46x = 306.69 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.46x = 25,328.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,328.07/204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.88

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