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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 317.01 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 317.01 and 89.70 is: 134.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 317.01 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/317.01 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 317.01 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 28,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435.80/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.56

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