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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.34, 306.45 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.34, 306.45 and 88.85 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.34 : 306.45 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.34/306.45 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.34x = 306.45 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.34x = 27,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228.08/204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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