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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 316.58 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 316.58 and 130.28 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 316.58 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/316.58 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 316.58 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 41,241.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,241.81/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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