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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.56, 306.64 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.56, 306.64 and 82.79 is: 124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.56 : 306.64 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.56/306.64 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.56x = 306.64 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.56x = 25,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,386.73/204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.10

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