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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.39, 306.72 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.39, 306.72 and 88.90 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.39 : 306.72 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.39/306.72 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.39x = 306.72 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.39x = 27,266.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266.64/204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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