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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 306.53 and 127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 306.53 and 127.09 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 306.53 = 127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/306.53 = 127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 306.53 × 127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 38,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,954.73/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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