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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.89, 316.10 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.89, 316.10 and 89.24 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.89 : 316.10 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.89/316.10 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.89x = 316.10 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.89x = 28,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207.41/210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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