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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.25, 316.62 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.25, 316.62 and 89.37 is: 133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.25 : 316.62 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.25/316.62 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.25x = 316.62 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.25x = 28,296.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,296.33/211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.95

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