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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 312.84 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 312.84 and 127.47 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 312.84 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/312.84 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 312.84 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 39,877.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,877.71/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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