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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 316.50 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 316.50 and 130.44 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 316.50 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/316.50 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 316.50 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 41,284.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,284.26/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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