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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 312.93 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 312.93 and 127.47 is: 191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 312.93 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/312.93 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 312.93 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 39,889.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,889.19/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.26

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