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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 306.12 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 306.12 and 127.08 is: 190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 306.12 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/306.12 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 306.12 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 38,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,901.73/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.69

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