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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 305.87 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 305.87 and 88.43 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 305.87 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/305.87 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 305.87 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 27,046.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046.11/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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