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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 312.15 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 312.15 and 131.14 is: 196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 312.15 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/312.15 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 312.15 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 40,933.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,933.79/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.53

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