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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 316.74 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 316.74 and 130.18 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 316.74 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/316.74 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 316.74 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 41,233.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,233.21/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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