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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 306.16 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 306.16 and 88.50 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 306.16 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/306.16 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 306.16 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 27,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,094.72/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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