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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 319.07 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 319.07 and 131.51 is: 197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 319.07 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/319.07 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 319.07 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 41,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,958.64/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.07

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