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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 317.71 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 317.71 and 130.71 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 317.71 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/317.71 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 317.71 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 41,527.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,527.87/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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