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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 306.66 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 306.66 and 88.94 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 306.66 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/306.66 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 306.66 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 27,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,274.70/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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