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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 317.05 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 317.05 and 130.21 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 317.05 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/317.05 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 317.05 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 41,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,281.96/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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