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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.42, 316.77 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.42, 316.77 and 130.33 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.42 : 316.77 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.42/316.77 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.42x = 316.77 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.42x = 41,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,284.63/211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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