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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.89, 306.64 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.89, 306.64 and 127.58 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.89 : 306.64 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.89/306.64 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.89x = 306.64 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.89x = 39,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,120.91/204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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