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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 312.30 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 312.30 and 127.07 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 312.30 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/312.30 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 312.30 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 39,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,683.96/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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