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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 318.04 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 318.04 and 131.03 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 318.04 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/318.04 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 318.04 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 41,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,672.13/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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