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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 313.27 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 313.27 and 127.58 is: 191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 313.27 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/313.27 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 313.27 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 39,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,965.10/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.42

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