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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 312.18 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 312.18 and 127.44 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 312.18 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/312.18 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 312.18 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 39,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,784.22/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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