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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 317.43 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 317.43 and 89.80 is: 134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 317.43 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/317.43 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 317.43 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 28,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,505.21/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.70

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