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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.05, 309.21 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.05, 309.21 and 90.46 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.05 : 309.21 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.05/309.21 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.05x = 309.21 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.05x = 27,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,971.14/206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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