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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.15, 316.76 and 89.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.15, 316.76 and 89.41 is: 134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.15 : 316.76 = 89.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.15/316.76 = 89.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.15x = 316.76 × 89.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.15x = 28,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321.46/211.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.13

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