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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.18, 312.54 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.18, 312.54 and 127.18 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.18 : 312.54 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.18/312.54 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.18x = 312.54 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.18x = 39,748.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,748.84/208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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