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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.70, 306.33 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.70, 306.33 and 127.66 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.70 : 306.33 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.70/306.33 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.70x = 306.33 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.70x = 39,106.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,106.09/204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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