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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 317.94 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 317.94 and 131.41 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 317.94 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/317.94 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 317.94 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 41,780.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,780.50/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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