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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 307.26 and 83.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 307.26 and 83.06 is: 124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 307.26 = 83.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/307.26 = 83.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 307.26 × 83.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 25,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,521.02/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.63

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