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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.37, 308.15 and 89.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.37, 308.15 and 89.98 is: 135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.37 : 308.15 = 89.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.37/308.15 = 89.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.37x = 308.15 × 89.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.37x = 27,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,726.45/205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.01

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