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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.52, 306.96 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.52, 306.96 and 127.24 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.52 : 306.96 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.52/306.96 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.52x = 306.96 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.52x = 39,057.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,057.59/204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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