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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 306.86 and 82.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 306.86 and 82.81 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 306.86 = 82.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/306.86 = 82.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 306.86 × 82.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 25,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,411.08/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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