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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.59, 308.26 and 89.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.59, 308.26 and 89.98 is: 134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.59 : 308.26 = 89.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.59/308.26 = 89.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.59x = 308.26 × 89.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.59x = 27,737.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,737.23/205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.92

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