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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.55, 317.32 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.55, 317.32 and 130.14 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.55 : 317.32 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.55/317.32 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.55x = 317.32 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.55x = 41,295.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,295.70/211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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