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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.43 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.43 and 89.40 is: 134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.43 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.43 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.43 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 27,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,483.80/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.05

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