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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.97, 306.07 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.97, 306.07 and 88.44 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.97 : 306.07 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.97/306.07 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.97x = 306.07 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.97x = 27,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,068.83/203.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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