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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.31, 317.68 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.31, 317.68 and 131.81 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.31 : 317.68 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.31/317.68 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.31x = 317.68 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.31x = 41,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,871.48/212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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