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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 317.60 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 317.60 and 130.48 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 317.60 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/317.60 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 317.60 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 41,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,440.45/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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