Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 318.54 and 131.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 212.48, 318.54 and 131.14 is: 196.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212.48 : 318.54 = 131.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212.48/318.54 = 131.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212.48x = 318.54 × 131.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212.48x = 41,773.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,773.34/212.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196.60
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