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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 317.58 and 89.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 317.58 and 89.95 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 317.58 = 89.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/317.58 = 89.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 317.58 × 89.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 28,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,566.32/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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