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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 313.74 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 313.74 and 128.13 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 313.74 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/313.74 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 313.74 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 40,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,199.51/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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