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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.16, 316.64 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.16, 316.64 and 129.98 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.16 : 316.64 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.16/316.64 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.16x = 316.64 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.16x = 41,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,155.61/211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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