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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 312.36 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 312.36 and 127.52 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 312.36 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/312.36 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 312.36 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 39,832.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,832.15/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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