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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 307.28 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 307.28 and 127.59 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 307.28 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/307.28 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 307.28 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 39,205.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,205.86/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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