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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 306.84 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 306.84 and 82.79 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 306.84 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/306.84 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 306.84 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 25,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,404.47/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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