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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.18, 313.31 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.18, 313.31 and 127.77 is: 191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.18 : 313.31 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.18/313.31 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.18x = 313.31 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.18x = 40,031.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,031.85/209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.38

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