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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 313.37 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 313.37 and 127.83 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 313.37 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/313.37 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 313.37 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 40,058.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,058.09/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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