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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 316.40 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 316.40 and 89.21 is: 133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 316.40 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/316.40 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 316.40 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 28,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,226.39/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.77

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