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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 319.10 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 319.10 and 131.58 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 319.10 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/319.10 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 319.10 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 41,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,986.52/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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