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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 312.97 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 312.97 and 131.54 is: 197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 312.97 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/312.97 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 312.97 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 41,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,168.56/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.20

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