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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 312.42 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 312.42 and 131.24 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 312.42 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/312.42 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 312.42 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 41,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002.00/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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