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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.81, 312.63 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.81, 312.63 and 130.48 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.81 : 312.63 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.81/312.63 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.81x = 312.63 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.81x = 40,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,791.96/208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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