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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.83, 318.31 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.83, 318.31 and 131.72 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.83 : 318.31 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.83/318.31 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.83x = 318.31 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.83x = 41,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,927.79/212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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