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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.86, 308.55 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.86, 308.55 and 90.27 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.86 : 308.55 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.86/308.55 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.86x = 308.55 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.86x = 27,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,852.81/205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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