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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.36, 317.03 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.36, 317.03 and 130.05 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.36 : 317.03 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.36/317.03 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.36x = 317.03 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.36x = 41,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,229.75/211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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