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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.47, 306.76 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.47, 306.76 and 88.85 is: 133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.47 : 306.76 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.47/306.76 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.47x = 306.76 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.47x = 27,256.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256.17/204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.30

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