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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 319.05 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 319.05 and 131.61 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 319.05 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/319.05 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 319.05 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 41,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,990.17/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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