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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 307.59 and 89.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 307.59 and 89.65 is: 134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 307.59 = 89.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/307.59 = 89.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 307.59 × 89.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 27,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,575.44/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.32

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