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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.61, 317.23 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.61, 317.23 and 130.42 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.61 : 317.23 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.61/317.23 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.61x = 317.23 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.61x = 41,373.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,373.14/211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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