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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 313.23 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 313.23 and 127.73 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 313.23 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/313.23 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 313.23 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 40,008.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,008.87/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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