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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 306.47 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 306.47 and 127.18 is: 190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 306.47 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/306.47 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 306.47 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 38,975.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,975.64/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.52

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