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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.45, 317.26 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.45, 317.26 and 89.71 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.45 : 317.26 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.45/317.26 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.45x = 317.26 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.45x = 28,461.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,461.39/211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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