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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 309.58 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 309.58 and 90.90 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 309.58 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/309.58 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 309.58 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 28,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,140.82/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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