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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 309.72 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 309.72 and 90.90 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 309.72 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/309.72 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 309.72 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 28,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,153.55/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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