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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 306.25 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 306.25 and 88.61 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 306.25 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/306.25 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 306.25 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 27,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,135.06/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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