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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.43, 306.30 and 127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.43, 306.30 and 127.15 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.43 : 306.30 = 127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.43/306.30 = 127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.43x = 306.30 × 127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.43x = 38,946.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,946.05/204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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