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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 307.05 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 307.05 and 89.18 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 307.05 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/307.05 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 307.05 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 27,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,382.72/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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