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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 319.68 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 319.68 and 131.88 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 319.68 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/319.68 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 319.68 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 42,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,159.40/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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