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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 308.41 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 308.41 and 90.02 is: 135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 308.41 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/308.41 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 308.41 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 27,763.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,763.07/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.09

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