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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.47, 306.82 and 88.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.47, 306.82 and 88.91 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.47 : 306.82 = 88.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.47/306.82 = 88.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.47x = 306.82 × 88.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.47x = 27,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,279.37/204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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