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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 312.98 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 312.98 and 131.78 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 312.98 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/312.98 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 312.98 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 41,244.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,244.50/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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