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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.99, 308.91 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.99, 308.91 and 129.04 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.99 : 308.91 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.99/308.91 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.99x = 308.91 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.99x = 39,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861.75/205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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