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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 310.19 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 310.19 and 89.72 is: 134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 310.19 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/310.19 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 310.19 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 27,829.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,829.80/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.54

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