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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.41, 306.74 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.41, 306.74 and 88.97 is: 133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.41 : 306.74 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.41/306.74 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.41x = 306.74 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.41x = 27,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,290.98/204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.51

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