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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 313 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 313 and 127.50 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 313 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/313 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 313 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 39,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,907.50/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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