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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 308.01 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 308.01 and 128.06 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 308.01 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/308.01 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 308.01 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 39,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,442.22/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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