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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 307.09 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 307.09 and 127.83 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 307.09 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/307.09 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 307.09 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 39,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,254.90/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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