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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 319.68 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 319.68 and 131.90 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 319.68 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/319.68 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 319.68 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 42,165.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,165.79/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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