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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.79, 316.25 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.79, 316.25 and 89.09 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.79 : 316.25 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.79/316.25 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.79x = 316.25 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.79x = 28,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,174.71/210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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