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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 307.98 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 307.98 and 89.88 is: 134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 307.98 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/307.98 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 307.98 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 27,681.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,681.24/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.74

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