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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.67, 312.56 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.67, 312.56 and 127.58 is: 191.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.67 : 312.56 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.67/312.56 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.67x = 312.56 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.67x = 39,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,875.77/208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.09

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