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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.95, 308.93 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.95, 308.93 and 90.39 is: 135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.95 : 308.93 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.95/308.93 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.95x = 308.93 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.95x = 27,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925.57/205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.60

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