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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 316.35 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 316.35 and 89.10 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 316.35 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/316.35 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 316.35 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 28,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,186.79/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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