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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 316.83 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 316.83 and 89.48 is: 134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 316.83 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/316.83 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 316.83 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 28,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349.95/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.23

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