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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.96, 319.39 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.96, 319.39 and 131.73 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.96 : 319.39 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.96/319.39 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.96x = 319.39 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.96x = 42,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,073.24/212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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