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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.39, 308.39 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.39, 308.39 and 128.68 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.39 : 308.39 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.39/308.39 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.39x = 308.39 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.39x = 39,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,683.63/205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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