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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.90, 307.38 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.90, 307.38 and 89.34 is: 134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.90 : 307.38 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.90/307.38 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.90x = 307.38 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.90x = 27,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,461.33/204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.02

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