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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 306.72 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 306.72 and 127.68 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 306.72 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/306.72 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 306.72 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 39,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162.01/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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