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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.87, 313.31 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.87, 313.31 and 131.90 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.87 : 313.31 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.87/313.31 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.87x = 313.31 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.87x = 41,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,324.35/208.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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