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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 317.29 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 317.29 and 130.53 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 317.29 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/317.29 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 317.29 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 41,415.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,415.21/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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