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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 311.50 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 311.50 and 131.14 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 311.50 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/311.50 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 311.50 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 40,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,850.11/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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