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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.93, 316.40 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.93, 316.40 and 89.17 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.93 : 316.40 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.93/316.40 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.93x = 316.40 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.93x = 28,212.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,212.15/210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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