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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 316.80 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 316.80 and 130.16 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 316.80 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/316.80 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 316.80 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 41,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,233.10/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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