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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 306.82 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 306.82 and 82.83 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 306.82 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/306.82 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 306.82 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 25,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,413.90/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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