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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 316.53 and 130.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 316.53 and 130.03 is: 194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 316.53 = 130.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/316.53 = 130.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 316.53 × 130.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 41,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,157.60/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.66

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