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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 308.14 and 128.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 308.14 and 128.21 is: 192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 308.14 = 128.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/308.14 = 128.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 308.14 × 128.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 39,504.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,504.77/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.56

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