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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 312.86 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 312.86 and 127.44 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 312.86 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/312.86 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 312.86 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 39,871.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,871.20/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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