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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.97, 309.24 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.97, 309.24 and 128.70 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.97 : 309.24 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.97/309.24 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.97x = 309.24 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.97x = 39,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,799.19/205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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