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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.21, 313.56 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.21, 313.56 and 127.86 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.21 : 313.56 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.21/313.56 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.21x = 313.56 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.21x = 40,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,091.78/209.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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