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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.62, 306.63 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.62, 306.63 and 127.58 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.62 : 306.63 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.62/306.63 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.62x = 306.63 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.62x = 39,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,118.32/204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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