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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 307.86 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 307.86 and 89.68 is: 134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 307.86 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/307.86 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 307.86 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 27,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,608.88/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.51

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