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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.95, 314.15 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.95, 314.15 and 127.71 is: 191.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.95 : 314.15 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.95/314.15 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.95x = 314.15 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.95x = 40,119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,119.46/209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.09

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