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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.53, 312.75 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.53, 312.75 and 131.39 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.53 : 312.75 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.53/312.75 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.53x = 312.75 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.53x = 41,090.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,090.66/208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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