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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 319.99 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 319.99 and 131.72 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 319.99 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/319.99 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 319.99 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 42,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,149.08/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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