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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 317.76 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 317.76 and 130.59 is: 195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 317.76 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/317.76 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 317.76 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 41,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,496.28/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.95

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