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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 306.96 and 82.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 306.96 and 82.94 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 306.96 = 82.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/306.96 = 82.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 306.96 × 82.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 25,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,459.26/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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