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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.61, 312.66 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.61, 312.66 and 127.51 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.61 : 312.66 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.61/312.66 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.61x = 312.66 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.61x = 39,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,866.49/208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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