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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.07, 313.29 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.07, 313.29 and 127.98 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.07 : 313.29 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.07/313.29 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.07x = 313.29 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.07x = 40,094.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,094.85/209.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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