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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.63, 312.81 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.63, 312.81 and 131.68 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.63 : 312.81 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.63/312.81 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.63x = 312.81 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.63x = 41,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,190.82/208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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