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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.75, 317.63 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.75, 317.63 and 90.01 is: 135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.75 : 317.63 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.75/317.63 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.75x = 317.63 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.75x = 28,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,589.88/211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.02

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