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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 307.12 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 307.12 and 87.66 is: 131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 307.12 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/307.12 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 307.12 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 26,922.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,922.08/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.45

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