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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.75, 318.62 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.75, 318.62 and 131.34 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.75 : 318.62 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.75/318.62 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.75x = 318.62 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.75x = 41,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,847.69/212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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