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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.18, 311.51 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.18, 311.51 and 130.79 is: 195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.18 : 311.51 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.18/311.51 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.18x = 311.51 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.18x = 40,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,742.39/208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.71

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