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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 305.97 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 305.97 and 127.07 is: 190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 305.97 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/305.97 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 305.97 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 38,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,879.61/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.38

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