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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 284.07 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 284.07 and 127.22 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 284.07 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/284.07 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 284.07 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 36,139.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,139.39/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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