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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.47, 309.71 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.47, 309.71 and 90.91 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.47 : 309.71 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.47/309.71 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.47x = 309.71 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.47x = 28,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,155.74/206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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