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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 306.67 and 82.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 306.67 and 82.85 is: 124.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 306.67 = 82.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/306.67 = 82.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 306.67 × 82.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 25,407.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,407.61/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.18

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