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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 313.62 and 127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 313.62 and 127.90 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 313.62 = 127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/313.62 = 127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 313.62 × 127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 40,112.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,112.00/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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