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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 284.13 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 284.13 and 128.25 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 284.13 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/284.13 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 284.13 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 36,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,439.67/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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