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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.37, 316.89 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.37, 316.89 and 89.55 is: 134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.37 : 316.89 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.37/316.89 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.37x = 316.89 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.37x = 28,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,377.50/211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.26

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