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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.51, 317.05 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.51, 317.05 and 130.41 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.51 : 317.05 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.51/317.05 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.51x = 317.05 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.51x = 41,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,346.16/211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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