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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 307.79 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 307.79 and 89.88 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 307.79 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/307.79 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 307.79 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 27,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,663.72/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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