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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.89, 314.88 and 127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.89, 314.88 and 127.69 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.89 : 314.88 = 127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.89/314.88 = 127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.89x = 314.88 × 127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.89x = 40,207.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,207.03/209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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