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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.26 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.26 and 128.38 is: 192.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.26 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.26 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.26 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 39,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,574.42/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.63

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