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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 317.36 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 317.36 and 130.44 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 317.36 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/317.36 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 317.36 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 41,396.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,396.44/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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