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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.77, 308.84 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.77, 308.84 and 128.87 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.77 : 308.84 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.77/308.84 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.77x = 308.84 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.77x = 39,800.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,800.21/205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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