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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 309.12 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 309.12 and 90.44 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 309.12 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/309.12 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 309.12 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 27,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,956.81/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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