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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 316.64 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 316.64 and 130.14 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 316.64 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/316.64 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 316.64 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 41,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,207.85/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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