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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 313.92 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 313.92 and 131.85 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 313.92 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/313.92 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 313.92 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 41,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,390.35/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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