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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.78, 308.73 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.78, 308.73 and 90.24 is: 135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.78 : 308.73 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.78/308.73 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.78x = 308.73 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.78x = 27,857.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857.80/205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.38

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