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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.65, 308.46 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.65, 308.46 and 90.09 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.65 : 308.46 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.65/308.46 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.65x = 308.46 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.65x = 27,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,789.16/205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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