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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 308.55 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 308.55 and 88.63 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 308.55 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/308.55 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 308.55 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 27,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,346.79/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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