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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 305.85 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 305.85 and 88.38 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 305.85 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/305.85 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 305.85 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 27,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,031.02/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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