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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 317.25 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 317.25 and 130.30 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 317.25 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/317.25 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 317.25 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 41,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,336.88/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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