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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.99, 308.98 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.99, 308.98 and 90.40 is: 135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.99 : 308.98 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.99/308.98 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.99x = 308.98 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.99x = 27,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931.79/205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.60

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