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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 307.25 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 307.25 and 89.23 is: 133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 307.25 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/307.25 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 307.25 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 27,415.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,415.92/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.86

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