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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 309.14 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 309.14 and 90.56 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 309.14 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/309.14 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 309.14 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 27,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995.72/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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