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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.88, 307.25 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.88, 307.25 and 89.32 is: 133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.88 : 307.25 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.88/307.25 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.88x = 307.25 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.88x = 27,443.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,443.57/204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.95

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