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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.09 and 89.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.09 and 89.86 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.09 = 89.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.09 = 89.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.09 × 89.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 27,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,683.84/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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