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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 316.22 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 316.22 and 89.01 is: 133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 316.22 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/316.22 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 316.22 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 28,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146.30/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.53

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