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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.24, 313.40 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.24, 313.40 and 127.83 is: 191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.24 : 313.40 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.24/313.40 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.24x = 313.40 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.24x = 40,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,063.42/209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.47

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