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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 307.30 and 89.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 307.30 and 89.20 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 307.30 = 89.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/307.30 = 89.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 307.30 × 89.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 27,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,410.61/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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