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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 318.47 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 318.47 and 131.09 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 318.47 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/318.47 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 318.47 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 41,748.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,748.37/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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