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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 312.68 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 312.68 and 131.20 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 312.68 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/312.68 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 312.68 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 41,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,023.62/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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