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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.31, 307.99 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.31, 307.99 and 89.73 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.31 : 307.99 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.31/307.99 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.31x = 307.99 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.31x = 27,636.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,636.05/205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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