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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 308.24 and 128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 308.24 and 128.41 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 308.24 = 128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/308.24 = 128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 308.24 × 128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 39,579.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,579.56/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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