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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.54, 318.87 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.54, 318.87 and 131.43 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.54 : 318.87 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.54/318.87 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.54x = 318.87 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.54x = 41,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,909.08/212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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