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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.91, 307.29 and 83.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.91, 307.29 and 83.11 is: 124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.91 : 307.29 = 83.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.91/307.29 = 83.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.91x = 307.29 × 83.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.91x = 25,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538.99/204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.63

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