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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 316.82 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 316.82 and 89.62 is: 134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 316.82 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/316.82 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 316.82 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 28,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,393.41/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.36

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