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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.07, 309.18 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.07, 309.18 and 90.50 is: 135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.07 : 309.18 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.07/309.18 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.07x = 309.18 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.07x = 27,980.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,980.34/206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.78

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