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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.36, 318.80 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.36, 318.80 and 131.32 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.36 : 318.80 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.36/318.80 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.36x = 318.80 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.36x = 41,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,864.82/212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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