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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.78, 308.67 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.78, 308.67 and 90.19 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.78 : 308.67 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.78/308.67 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.78x = 308.67 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.78x = 27,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,838.95/205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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