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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 282.64 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 282.64 and 127.12 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 282.64 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/282.64 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 282.64 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 35,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,929.20/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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