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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.70, 307.83 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.70, 307.83 and 128.66 is: 192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.70 : 307.83 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.70/307.83 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.70x = 307.83 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.70x = 39,605.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,605.41/205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.54

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