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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.27, 316.92 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.27, 316.92 and 89.55 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.27 : 316.92 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.27/316.92 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.27x = 316.92 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.27x = 28,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,380.19/211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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