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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.11, 317.56 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.11, 317.56 and 130.40 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.11 : 317.56 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.11/317.56 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.11x = 317.56 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.11x = 41,411.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,411.14/212.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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