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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 317.33 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 317.33 and 89.84 is: 134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 317.33 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/317.33 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 317.33 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 28,508.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,508.93/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.81

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