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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 311.49 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 311.49 and 131.13 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 311.49 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/311.49 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 311.49 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 40,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,845.68/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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