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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.94, 318.60 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.94, 318.60 and 131.58 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.94 : 318.60 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.94/318.60 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.94x = 318.60 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.94x = 41,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,921.39/212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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