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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.31, 306.37 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.31, 306.37 and 127.16 is: 190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.31 : 306.37 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.31/306.37 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.31x = 306.37 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.31x = 38,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,956.16/204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.67

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