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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.70, 307.20 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.70, 307.20 and 81.41 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.70 : 307.20 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.70/307.20 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.70x = 307.20 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.70x = 25,009.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,009.15/204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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