1. **State the problem:** Calculate the result of $205.3 - 41.28$. 2. **Recall the subtraction rule:** When subtracting decimals, align the decimal points and subtract digit by digit. 3. **Perform the subtraction:** $$205.30 - 41.28 = 164.02$$ 4. **Explanation:** We added a zero to $205.3$ to make it $205.30$ for easier subtraction. Then subtracting $41.28$ from $205.30$ gives $164.02$. **Final answer:** $164.02$