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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 313.61 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 313.61 and 127.57 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 313.61 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/313.61 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 313.61 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 40,007.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,007.23/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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