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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.30, 317.00 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.30, 317.00 and 89.57 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.30 : 317.00 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.30/317.00 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.30x = 317.00 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.30x = 28,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,392.67/211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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