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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.24, 306.46 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.24, 306.46 and 88.66 is: 133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.24 : 306.46 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.24/306.46 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.24x = 306.46 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.24x = 27,171.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,171.24/204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.03

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