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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.49, 319.62 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.49, 319.62 and 131.78 is: 197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.49 : 319.62 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.49/319.62 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.49x = 319.62 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.49x = 42,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,119.52/213.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.29

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