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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.95, 307.49 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.95, 307.49 and 83.14 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.95 : 307.49 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.95/307.49 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.95x = 307.49 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.95x = 25,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,564.72/204.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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