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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.51, 313.20 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.51, 313.20 and 127.40 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.51 : 313.20 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.51/313.20 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.51x = 313.20 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.51x = 39,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,900.11/208.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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