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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 308.99 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 308.99 and 90.46 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 308.99 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/308.99 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 308.99 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 27,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,951.85/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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