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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 282.48 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 282.48 and 127.20 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 282.48 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/282.48 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 282.48 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 35,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,931.46/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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