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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.93, 308.90 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.93, 308.90 and 90.34 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.93 : 308.90 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.93/308.90 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.93x = 308.90 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.93x = 27,906.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,906.03/205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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