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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.93, 317.57 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.93, 317.57 and 130.63 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.93 : 317.57 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.93/317.57 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.93x = 317.57 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.93x = 41,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,484.17/211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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