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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 306.87 and 89.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 306.87 and 89.05 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 306.87 = 89.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/306.87 = 89.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 306.87 × 89.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 27,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,326.33/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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