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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.39, 312.39 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.39, 312.39 and 127.05 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.39 : 312.39 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.39/312.39 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.39x = 312.39 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.39x = 39,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,689.15/208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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