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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.64, 308.46 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.64, 308.46 and 90.08 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.64 : 308.46 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.64/308.46 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.64x = 308.46 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.64x = 27,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,784.53/205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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