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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 317.30 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 317.30 and 90 is: 134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 317.30 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/317.30 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 317.30 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 28,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,556.55/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.90

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