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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 313.60 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 313.60 and 127.92 is: 191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 313.60 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/313.60 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 313.60 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 40,115.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,115.71/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.98

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