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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.83, 307.55 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.83, 307.55 and 128.28 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.83 : 307.55 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.83/307.55 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.83x = 307.55 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.83x = 39,452.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,452.07/204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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