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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 308.88 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 308.88 and 90.29 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 308.88 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/308.88 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 308.88 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 27,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,888.78/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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