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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.09, 309.26 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.09, 309.26 and 90.56 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.09 : 309.26 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.09/309.26 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.09x = 309.26 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.09x = 28,006.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006.13/206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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