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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 312.05 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 312.05 and 131.28 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 312.05 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/312.05 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 312.05 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 40,965.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,965.92/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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