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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.96, 318.90 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.96, 318.90 and 131.96 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.96 : 318.90 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.96/318.90 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.96x = 318.90 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.96x = 42,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,082.04/212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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