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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 308.96 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 308.96 and 88.76 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 308.96 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/308.96 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 308.96 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 27,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,421.30/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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