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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 316.98 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 316.98 and 130.32 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 316.98 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/316.98 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 316.98 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 41,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,308.83/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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