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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.75, 317.73 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.75, 317.73 and 90.04 is: 135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.75 : 317.73 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.75/317.73 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.75x = 317.73 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.75x = 28,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,608.41/211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.10

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