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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 313.11 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 313.11 and 127.65 is: 191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 313.11 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/313.11 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 313.11 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 39,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,968.49/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.42

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