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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 307.50 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 307.50 and 127.86 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 307.50 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/307.50 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 307.50 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 39,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,316.95/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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