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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.77, 307.31 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.77, 307.31 and 81.47 is: 122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.77 : 307.31 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.77/307.31 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.77x = 307.31 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.77x = 25,036.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036.91/204.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.27

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