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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.98, 318.99 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.98, 318.99 and 131.68 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.98 : 318.99 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.98/318.99 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.98x = 318.99 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.98x = 42,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,004.60/212.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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