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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 283.71 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 283.71 and 127.88 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 283.71 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/283.71 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 283.71 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 36,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,280.83/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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