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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 313.29 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 313.29 and 131.78 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 313.29 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/313.29 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 313.29 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 41,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,285.36/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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