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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.18, 316.79 and 89.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.18, 316.79 and 89.41 is: 134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.18 : 316.79 = 89.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.18/316.79 = 89.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.18x = 316.79 × 89.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.18x = 28,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,324.19/211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.12

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