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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.00, 317.54 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.00, 317.54 and 130.60 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.00 : 317.54 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.00/317.54 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.00x = 317.54 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.00x = 41,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,470.26/212.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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