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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.69, 312.67 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.69, 312.67 and 126.27 is: 189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.69 : 312.67 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.69/312.67 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.69x = 312.67 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.69x = 39,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,480.84/208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.18

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