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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.85, 307.02 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.85, 307.02 and 89.35 is: 133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.85 : 307.02 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.85/307.02 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.85x = 307.02 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.85x = 27,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432.24/204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.91

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