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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 317.11 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 317.11 and 89.58 is: 134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 317.11 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/317.11 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 317.11 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 28,406.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,406.71/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.42

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