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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.59, 312.69 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.59, 312.69 and 131.31 is: 196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.59 : 312.69 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.59/312.69 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.59x = 312.69 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.59x = 41,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,059.32/208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.84

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