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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 308.39 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 308.39 and 128.58 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 308.39 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/308.39 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 308.39 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 39,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,652.79/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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