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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.61, 312.75 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.61, 312.75 and 127.36 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.61 : 312.75 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.61/312.75 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.61x = 312.75 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.61x = 39,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,831.84/208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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