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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 311.91 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 311.91 and 131.04 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 311.91 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/311.91 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 311.91 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 40,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,872.69/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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