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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.99, 307.62 and 83.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.99, 307.62 and 83.34 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.99 : 307.62 = 83.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.99/307.62 = 83.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.99x = 307.62 × 83.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.99x = 25,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,637.05/204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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