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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 317.33 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 317.33 and 89.82 is: 134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 317.33 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/317.33 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 317.33 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 28,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,500.99/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.72

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