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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 316.28 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 316.28 and 130.24 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 316.28 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/316.28 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 316.28 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 41,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,192.31/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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