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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 305.98 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 305.98 and 88.59 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 305.98 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/305.98 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 305.98 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 27,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,106.55/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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