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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 308.06 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 308.06 and 89.74 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 308.06 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/308.06 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 308.06 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 27,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,645.30/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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