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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 318.24 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 318.24 and 131.18 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 318.24 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/318.24 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 318.24 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 41,746.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746.72/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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