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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.30, 316.92 and 89.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.30, 316.92 and 89.59 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.30 : 316.92 = 89.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.30/316.92 = 89.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.30x = 316.92 × 89.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.30x = 28,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,392.86/211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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