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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.17, 308.07 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.17, 308.07 and 128.58 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.17 : 308.07 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.17/308.07 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.17x = 308.07 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.17x = 39,611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,611.64/205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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