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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 317.40 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 317.40 and 90.02 is: 134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 317.40 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/317.40 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 317.40 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 28,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,572.35/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.90

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