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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.11, 317.01 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.11, 317.01 and 130.46 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.11 : 317.01 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.11/317.01 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.11x = 317.01 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.11x = 41,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,356.87/211.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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