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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 307.08 and 82.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 307.08 and 82.96 is: 124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 307.08 = 82.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/307.08 = 82.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 307.08 × 82.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 25,474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,474.94/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.47

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