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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 312.02 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 312.02 and 127.10 is: 190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 312.02 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/312.02 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 312.02 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 39,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,657.74/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.57

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