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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 319.04 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 319.04 and 131.74 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 319.04 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/319.04 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 319.04 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 42,030.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,030.33/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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