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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 312.64 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 312.64 and 131.28 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 312.64 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/312.64 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 312.64 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 41,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,043.05/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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