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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 317.32 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 317.32 and 89.83 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 317.32 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/317.32 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 317.32 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 28,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,504.86/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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