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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 312.78 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 312.78 and 131.73 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 312.78 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/312.78 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 312.78 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 41,202.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,202.51/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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