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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.66, 306.67 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.66, 306.67 and 128.50 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 306.67 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/306.67 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 306.67 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 39,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,407.10/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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