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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 318.03 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 318.03 and 131.22 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 318.03 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/318.03 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 318.03 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 41,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,731.40/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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