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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 282.94 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 282.94 and 127.57 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 282.94 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/282.94 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 282.94 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 36,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,094.66/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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