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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 319.35 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 319.35 and 131.84 is: 197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 319.35 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/319.35 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 319.35 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 42,103.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103.20/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.63

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