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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 306.22 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 306.22 and 88.49 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 306.22 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/306.22 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 306.22 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 27,097.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,097.14/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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