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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 313.62 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 313.62 and 127.94 is: 192.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 313.62 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/313.62 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 313.62 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 40,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,124.54/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.04

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