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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 317.49 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 317.49 and 89.83 is: 134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 317.49 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/317.49 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 317.49 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 28,520.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,520.13/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.80

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