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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 307.97 and 89.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 307.97 and 89.77 is: 134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 307.97 = 89.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/307.97 = 89.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 307.97 × 89.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 27,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,644.93/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.53

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