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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 306.09 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 306.09 and 88.65 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 306.09 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/306.09 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 306.09 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 27,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,134.88/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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