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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 309.14 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 309.14 and 128.87 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 309.14 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/309.14 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 309.14 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 39,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,837.82/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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