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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.23, 306.25 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.23, 306.25 and 88.76 is: 133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.23 : 306.25 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.23/306.25 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.23x = 306.25 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.23x = 27,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182.75/204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.10

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