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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 316.92 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 316.92 and 130.16 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 316.92 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/316.92 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 316.92 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 41,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,250.31/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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