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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 313.24 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 313.24 and 127.76 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 313.24 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/313.24 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 313.24 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 40,019.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,019.54/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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