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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.86, 307.70 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.86, 307.70 and 127.96 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.86 : 307.70 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.86/307.70 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.86x = 307.70 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.86x = 39,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,373.29/204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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