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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 282.94 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 282.94 and 127.54 is: 176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 282.94 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/282.94 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 282.94 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 36,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,086.92/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.01

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