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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 307.20 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 307.20 and 89.22 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 307.20 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/307.20 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 307.20 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 27,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,408.38/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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