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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.82, 307.05 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.82, 307.05 and 89.27 is: 133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.82 : 307.05 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.82/307.05 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.82x = 307.05 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.82x = 27,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,408.37/204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.82

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