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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 311.94 and 127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 311.94 and 127.01 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 311.94 = 127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/311.94 = 127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 311.94 × 127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 39,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,617.94/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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