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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 317.43 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 317.43 and 130.31 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 317.43 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/317.43 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 317.43 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 41,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,362.72/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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