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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 308.40 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 308.40 and 90.20 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 308.40 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/308.40 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 308.40 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 27,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,817.68/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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