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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 316.25 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 316.25 and 89.09 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 316.25 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/316.25 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 316.25 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 28,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,174.71/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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