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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 312.26 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 312.26 and 127.49 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 312.26 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/312.26 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 312.26 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 39,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,807.83/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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