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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 312.47 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 312.47 and 131.41 is: 197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 312.47 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/312.47 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 312.47 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 41,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,061.68/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.07

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