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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 306.75 and 82.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 306.75 and 82.90 is: 124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 306.75 = 82.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/306.75 = 82.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 306.75 × 82.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 25,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,429.58/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.26

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