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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 319.77 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 319.77 and 131.46 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 319.77 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/319.77 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 319.77 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 42,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,036.96/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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