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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.31, 319.35 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.31, 319.35 and 131.90 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.31 : 319.35 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.31/319.35 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.31x = 319.35 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.31x = 42,122.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,122.27/213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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