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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.70, 307.95 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.70, 307.95 and 128.43 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.70 : 307.95 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.70/307.95 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.70x = 307.95 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.70x = 39,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,550.02/205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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