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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.89, 312.84 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.89, 312.84 and 127.53 is: 190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.89 : 312.84 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.89/312.84 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.89x = 312.84 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.89x = 39,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,896.49/208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.99

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