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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.78, 317.58 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.78, 317.58 and 89.96 is: 134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.78 : 317.58 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.78/317.58 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.78x = 317.58 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.78x = 28,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,569.50/211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.90

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