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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 311.50 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 311.50 and 131.12 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 311.50 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/311.50 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 311.50 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 40,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,842.92/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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