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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 319.38 and 131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 319.38 and 131.71 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 319.38 = 131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/319.38 = 131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 319.38 × 131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 42,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,065.24/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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