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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 307.41 and 83.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 307.41 and 83.18 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 307.41 = 83.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/307.41 = 83.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 307.41 × 83.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 25,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,570.36/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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