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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 312.23 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 312.23 and 131.27 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 312.23 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/312.23 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 312.23 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 40,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,986.43/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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