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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.87, 319.14 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.87, 319.14 and 131.55 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.87 : 319.14 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.87/319.14 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.87x = 319.14 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.87x = 41,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,982.87/212.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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