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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 312.60 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 312.60 and 131.88 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 312.60 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/312.60 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 312.60 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 41,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,225.69/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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