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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 307.86 and 127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 307.86 and 127.39 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 307.86 = 127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/307.86 = 127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 307.86 × 127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 39,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,218.29/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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