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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 318.80 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 318.80 and 131.44 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 318.80 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/318.80 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 318.80 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 41,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,900.82/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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