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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 313.34 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 313.34 and 127.48 is: 191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 313.34 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/313.34 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 313.34 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 39,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,944.58/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.49

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