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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 312.03 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 312.03 and 131.16 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 312.03 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/312.03 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 312.03 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 40,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,925.85/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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