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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 313.47 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 313.47 and 127.98 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 313.47 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/313.47 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 313.47 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 40,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,117.89/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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