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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 316.22 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 316.22 and 129.71 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 316.22 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/316.22 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 316.22 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 41,017.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,017.04/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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