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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.63, 317.46 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.63, 317.46 and 89.92 is: 134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.63 : 317.46 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.63/317.46 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.63x = 317.46 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.63x = 28,546.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,546.00/211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.89

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