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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 318.99 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 318.99 and 131.64 is: 197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 318.99 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/318.99 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 318.99 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 41,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,991.84/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.37

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