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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 316.11 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 316.11 and 130.02 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 316.11 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/316.11 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 316.11 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 41,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,100.62/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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