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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.66, 307.07 and 82.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.66, 307.07 and 82.94 is: 124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 307.07 = 82.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/307.07 = 82.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 307.07 × 82.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 25,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,466.44/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.43

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