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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 282.80 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 282.80 and 127.40 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 282.80 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/282.80 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 282.80 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 36,028.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,028.72/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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