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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.19, 305.71 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.19, 305.71 and 126.92 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.19 : 305.71 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.19/305.71 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.19x = 305.71 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.19x = 38,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,801.16/204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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