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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 317.31 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 317.31 and 130.38 is: 195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 317.31 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/317.31 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 317.31 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 41,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,370.88/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.47

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