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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 318.06 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 318.06 and 130.92 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 318.06 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/318.06 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 318.06 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 41,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,640.42/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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