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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.91, 308.68 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.91, 308.68 and 90.27 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.91 : 308.68 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.91/308.68 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.91x = 308.68 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.91x = 27,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,863.96/205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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