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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 316.15 and 88.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 316.15 and 88.99 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 316.15 = 88.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/316.15 = 88.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 316.15 × 88.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 28,134.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,134.19/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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