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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 312.03 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 312.03 and 131.19 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 312.03 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/312.03 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 312.03 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 40,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,935.22/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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