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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 317.48 and 89.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 317.48 and 89.93 is: 134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 317.48 = 89.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/317.48 = 89.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 317.48 × 89.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 28,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,548.94/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.81

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