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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.55, 317.31 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.55, 317.31 and 89.90 is: 134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.55 : 317.31 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.55/317.31 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.55x = 317.31 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.55x = 28,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,524.58/211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.84

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