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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 316.37 and 89.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 316.37 and 89.33 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 316.37 = 89.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/316.37 = 89.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 316.37 × 89.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 28,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259.97/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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