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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.86, 315.90 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.86, 315.90 and 89 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.86 : 315.90 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.86/315.90 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.86x = 315.90 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.86x = 28,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,115.10/210.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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