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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.83, 309.05 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.83, 309.05 and 129.28 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.83 : 309.05 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.83/309.05 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.83x = 309.05 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.83x = 39,953.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,953.98/205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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