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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 306.41 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 306.41 and 88.66 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 306.41 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/306.41 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 306.41 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 27,166.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,166.31/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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