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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 312.73 and 127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 312.73 and 127.39 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 312.73 = 127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/312.73 = 127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 312.73 × 127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 39,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,838.67/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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