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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.65, 306.91 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.65, 306.91 and 89.06 is: 133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.65 : 306.91 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.65/306.91 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.65x = 306.91 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.65x = 27,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,333.20/204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.56

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