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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.63 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.63 and 90.83 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.63 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.63 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.63 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 28,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,123.24/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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