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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.89, 313.33 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.89, 313.33 and 127.57 is: 191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.89 : 313.33 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.89/313.33 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.89x = 313.33 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.89x = 39,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,969.30/208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.35

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