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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 312.78 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 312.78 and 127.55 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 312.78 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/312.78 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 312.78 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 39,895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,895.09/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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