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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.78, 313.83 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.78, 313.83 and 131.42 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.78 : 313.83 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.78/313.83 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.78x = 313.83 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.78x = 41,243.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,243.54/209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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