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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.97, 307.47 and 83.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.97, 307.47 and 83.24 is: 124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.97 : 307.47 = 83.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.97/307.47 = 83.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.97x = 307.47 × 83.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.97x = 25,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,592.27/204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.86

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