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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 313.51 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 313.51 and 127.03 is: 190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 313.51 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/313.51 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 313.51 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 39,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,824.54/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.30

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