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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.70, 312.27 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.70, 312.27 and 131.30 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.70 : 312.27 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.70/312.27 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.70x = 312.27 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.70x = 41,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,001.05/208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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