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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.24, 317.10 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.24, 317.10 and 129.10 is: 193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.24 : 317.10 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.24/317.10 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.24x = 317.10 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.24x = 40,937.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,937.61/211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.80

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