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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.62, 306.68 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.62, 306.68 and 89.16 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.62 : 306.68 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.62/306.68 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.62x = 306.68 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.62x = 27,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,343.59/204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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