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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.74, 318.48 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.74, 318.48 and 131.32 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.74 : 318.48 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.74/318.48 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.74x = 318.48 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.74x = 41,822.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,822.79/212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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