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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 307.28 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 307.28 and 83.16 is: 124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 307.28 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/307.28 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 307.28 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 25,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,553.40/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.68

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