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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 306.95 and 83.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 306.95 and 83.11 is: 124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 306.95 = 83.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/306.95 = 83.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 306.95 × 83.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 25,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510.61/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.59

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