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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 309.53 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 309.53 and 90.79 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 309.53 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/309.53 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 309.53 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 28,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102.16/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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