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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 308.09 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 308.09 and 128.37 is: 192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 308.09 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/308.09 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 308.09 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 39,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,550.99/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.68

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