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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.75, 317.28 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.75, 317.28 and 89.74 is: 134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.75 : 317.28 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.75/317.28 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.75x = 317.28 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.75x = 28,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,472.71/211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.46

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