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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.57, 309.53 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.57, 309.53 and 90.90 is: 136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.57 : 309.53 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.57/309.53 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.57x = 309.53 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.57x = 28,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,136.50/206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.21

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