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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 316.47 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 316.47 and 89.18 is: 133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 316.47 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/316.47 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 316.47 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 28,222.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,222.73/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.77

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