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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 306.79 and 82.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 306.79 and 82.87 is: 124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 306.79 = 82.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/306.79 = 82.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 306.79 × 82.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 25,422.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,422.71/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.30

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