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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.82, 319.43 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.82, 319.43 and 131.82 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.82 : 319.43 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.82/319.43 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.82x = 319.43 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.82x = 42,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,107.26/212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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