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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.34, 319.46 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.34, 319.46 and 131.92 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.34 : 319.46 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.34/319.46 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.34x = 319.46 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.34x = 42,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,143.16/213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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