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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.46, 306.70 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.46, 306.70 and 88.83 is: 133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.46 : 306.70 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.46/306.70 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.46x = 306.70 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.46x = 27,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,242.18/204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.24

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