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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 307.08 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 307.08 and 81.27 is: 121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 307.08 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/307.08 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 307.08 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 24,956.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,956.39/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.91

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