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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 309.48 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 309.48 and 90.78 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 309.48 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/309.48 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 309.48 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 28,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,095.91/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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