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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.25 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.25 and 89.91 is: 134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.25 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.25 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.25 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 27,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,714.76/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.90

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