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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 317.03 and 89.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 317.03 and 89.53 is: 134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 317.03 = 89.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/317.03 = 89.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 317.03 × 89.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 28,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,383.70/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.35

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