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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 317.12 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 317.12 and 130.25 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 317.12 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/317.12 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 317.12 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 41,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,305.02/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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