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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.87, 311.80 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.87, 311.80 and 127.27 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.87 : 311.80 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.87/311.80 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.87x = 311.80 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.87x = 39,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,683.10/207.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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