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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 306.25 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 306.25 and 88.56 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 306.25 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/306.25 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 306.25 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 27,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,121.28/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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