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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 318.56 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 318.56 and 131.51 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 318.56 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/318.56 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 318.56 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 41,891.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,891.58/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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