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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 319.58 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 319.58 and 131.95 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 319.58 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/319.58 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 319.58 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 42,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,168.58/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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