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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 317.83 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 317.83 and 130.86 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 317.83 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/317.83 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 317.83 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 41,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,591.23/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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