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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.14, 309.21 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.14, 309.21 and 90.51 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.14 : 309.21 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.14/309.21 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.14x = 309.21 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.14x = 27,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,986.60/206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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