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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 311.87 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 311.87 and 131.04 is: 196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 311.87 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/311.87 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 311.87 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 40,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,867.77/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.06

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