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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.09, 316.70 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.09, 316.70 and 89.37 is: 134.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.09 : 316.70 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.09/316.70 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.09x = 316.70 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.09x = 28,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,303.48/211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.08

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