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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 313.56 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 313.56 and 127.62 is: 191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 313.56 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/313.56 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 313.56 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 40,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,016.53/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.48

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