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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 316.85 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 316.85 and 130.14 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 316.85 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/316.85 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 316.85 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 41,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,234.21/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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