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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 316.35 and 89.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 316.35 and 89.19 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 316.35 = 89.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/316.35 = 89.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 316.35 × 89.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 28,215.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,215.26/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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