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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 307.09 and 83.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 307.09 and 83.04 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 307.09 = 83.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/307.09 = 83.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 307.09 × 83.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 25,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,500.75/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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