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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.27, 306.18 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.27, 306.18 and 127.27 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.27 : 306.18 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.27/306.18 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.27x = 306.18 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.27x = 38,967.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,967.91/204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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