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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.90, 308.87 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.90, 308.87 and 90.33 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.90 : 308.87 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.90/308.87 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.90x = 308.87 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.90x = 27,901.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,901.20/205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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