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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.37, 315.56 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.37, 315.56 and 131.24 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.37 : 315.56 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.37/315.56 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.37x = 315.56 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.37x = 41,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,413.56/210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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