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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 307.15 and 82.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 307.15 and 82.95 is: 124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 307.15 = 82.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/307.15 = 82.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 307.15 × 82.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 25,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,476.73/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.46

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