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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 317.74 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 317.74 and 130.76 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 317.74 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/317.74 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 317.74 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 41,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,547.68/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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