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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 306.41 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 306.41 and 88.62 is: 132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 306.41 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/306.41 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 306.41 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 27,154.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,154.05/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.98

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