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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.63, 318.74 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.63, 318.74 and 131.22 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 318.74 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/318.74 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 318.74 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 41,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,824.41/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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