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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.36 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.36 and 127.02 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.36 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.36 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.36 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 39,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,675.97/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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