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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 320.16 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 320.16 and 131.28 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 320.16 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/320.16 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 320.16 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 42,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,030.60/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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