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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 306 and 88.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 306 and 88.60 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 306 = 88.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/306 = 88.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 306 × 88.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 27,111.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,111.60/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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