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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 282.60 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 282.60 and 127.20 is: 175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 282.60 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/282.60 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 282.60 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 35,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,946.72/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.54

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