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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 317.36 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 317.36 and 130.07 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 317.36 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/317.36 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 317.36 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 41,280.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,280.13/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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