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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.84, 284.04 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.84, 284.04 and 128.24 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.84 : 284.04 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.84/284.04 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.84x = 284.04 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.84x = 36,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,425.29/205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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