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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 318.48 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 318.48 and 131.28 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 318.48 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/318.48 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 318.48 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 41,810.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,810.05/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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