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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 307.13 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 307.13 and 82.91 is: 124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 307.13 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/307.13 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 307.13 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 25,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,462.20/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.40

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