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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 311.85 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 311.85 and 130.92 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 311.85 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/311.85 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 311.85 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 40,827.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,827.40/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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